The best of French Riviera Full-Day from Nice Small-Group Tour

4.6
(119 reviews)
Nice, France

9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Drive along the coast road to the historic old town of Antibes, exploring the incredible harbor and its ancient ramparts. Continue to Cannes, driving down the iconic Croisette Boulevard to the Festival Palace, where you can feel like a star walking up the famous steps.

On your way to Monaco, stop in Eze to discover this charming medieval village perched above the French Riviera. There are a few steps to climb if you'd like to reach the top. Don’t miss the chance to visit the renowned Fragonard perfume factory.

Drive through the village of La Turbie and arrive in the luxurious principality of Monaco, home to the Prince’s Palace, the Cathedral, the Monte Carlo Casino, and the famous Formula One Grand Prix circuit.

For cruisers, in case of last-minute port cancellation, a 50% refund will be granted upon request.

What's Included

Hotel/port drop-off
Hotel/port pickup
Professional guide
Live commentary on board
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Lunch
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your guide will come to pick you up at the time mentionned on your voucher in front of your Hotel/address. We recommend you to be ready in advance. The guide will not be able to wait with other clients. Thank you very much and we wish you a pleasant tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Drive up towards the scenic Moyenne Corniche, one of the three coastal roads connecting Nice to the Principality of Monaco. It will not take you long before realizing how panoramic the drive is, a short distance away from the city, you will then enter the heights of Villefranche-sur-Mer overlooking its magnificent bay. A very good opportunity for pictures right from the start.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Meet up again with your driver and, just around the corner, seize the chance to visit the renowned Fragonard Perfume Factory and discover the secrets of this realm of fragrances…

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Vieux Eze

    Not even midway, and you will then take a halt to venture into one of France’s prettiest villages: Eze, filled with history and offering a stunning location over 400 meters right above sea, a truly unique place on earth.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • La Turbie (Pass by)

    You will proceed up the coast and reach the Grande Corniche, the highest road from where you can catch the sight of the most ancient Roman vestige on the French Riviera: the ’Trophy of the Alps’ in the village of La Turbie.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Palais Princier de Monaco

    Descent towards the state-city of Monaco and its Palace on the ’Rock’, in time for the change of the guards(morning only). You will be given some free time to wander around the old town for a souvenir maybe, or even admire the view from the St. Martin Gardens, and definitely visit Monaco’s Cathedral and its chapel of the late sovereign Princes and Princesses.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Cathedrale Notre-Dame-Immaculee

    Definitely visit Monaco’s Cathedral and its chapel of the late sovereign Princes and Princesses.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Casino De Monte-carlo

    Make a stop at Monte-Carlo’s Casino and its display of luxury cars beside and get the chance to gamble few coins inside this magnificent building (17€, afternoon only) and capture with eyes and memory only its beautiful inner architecture.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • Boulevard De La Croisette (Pass by)

    After being picked-up at your hotel by our English-speaking tour guide, you will head towards the motorway (speedway) and shoot off from there to the the scintillating town of Cannes. Explore the city and discover its magnificent palaces along the Croisette boulevard : the Carlton, the Majestic or the Martinez where the stars are staying during the Film Festival.

    Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Palais des Festivals et des Congres of Cannes

    Take the opportunity to walk on the famous red carpet covering the world famous steps of the Palais des Festivals - where it all takes place in May - you might feel like walking up ‘the 24 steps of glory’ and perhaps strike your most graceful pose on the red carpet. Do have a look at the local Walk of Fame with its celebrities’ handprints before you go, too.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Antibes

    Once the high-end boutiques and splendid hotels of Cannes are left behind, you will take the coastal road to Antibes which traverses the summer resorts of Golfe-Juan and Juan-les-Pins, both steeped in history as well as ongoing events. You’ve now reached Antibes, or Antipolis as the Greeks had first named it. A town which played the role of sentinel for the country during many centuries, hence its ramparts circling the Old Town. There you might consider strolling along those XVth century walls and Grimaldi Castle - nowadays the Picasso museum. Then your guide will drive you out of the Old Town. Once past Antibes’ large marina and its ‘Billionaires’ Quay‘, you will proceed along the coastline until you reach the town of Villeneuve-Loubet with its extraordinary ‘Marina of the Bay of Angels’ from where you will go inland towards your last site visit.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Folding wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Liven Up Nice

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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